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How to Start an Herb Garden (Indoors & Outdoors)

An herb garden is the easiest and most rewarding place to start growing your own food.

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Why grow your own herbs?

A small pack of fresh herbs costs about the same as a whole plant that keeps producing for months.

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Annual, biennial or perennial?

Knowing how long each herb lives tells you where to plant it and whether to replant every year.

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The best herbs for beginners

If you are new to herbs, start with five to seven you will actually use.

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Part 1: Starting an outdoor herb garden

Most herbs need at least six hours of direct sun a day.

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Part 2: Starting an indoor herb garden

Growing herbs indoors keeps fresh flavor on hand all winter.

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How to harvest herbs

Start picking once plants are established and growing well.

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